W Hong Kong Rating: Pearls
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Pros
- Convenient location, within walking distance of numerous sights
- High-tech rooms feature iPod docks, flat-screen TVs, and DVD players
- Beautiful slate bathrooms have separate showers and soaking tubs, and flat-screen TVs
- Infinity-edge rooftop pool with stunning (and staggering) views and poolside drink and snack service
- Renowned Bliss Spa with gorgeous treatment rooms
- Modern fitness center
- An authentic Cantonese restaurant, and a modern bistro with harbor views
- Lively bar with a DJ
- 24-hour room service
Cons
- Discoloring on the slate in some bathrooms
- Fee for Wi-Fi
Bottom Line
The 393-room W Hong Kong is a fun, modern hotel in Kowloon, a popular tourist area. In many ways, this W feels like all others; it features funky decor the W brand is known for -- bizarre sculptures, pop art wall murals, and bright, colored lighting -- as well as a Bliss spa and a Living Room bar, with a DJ at night. But this W feels a bit more special, and luxurious, than some you might find in the U.S. The Bliss spa is absolutely gorgeous, with beautiful teak tubs and soft lighting, and the stunning rooftop infinity pool on the 76th floor offers poolside service and dizzying views. The decor is downplayed in the rooms, which have bright green comforters, high-tech amenities, and sleek slate bathrooms. Those who prefer more traditional luxury may consider the nearby Langham.
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Location
Overlooking the harbor in Kowloon
The W Hong Kong has a convenient -- and attractive -- location in Kowloon, overlooking the harbor.
Though Hong Kong Island is the most visited area of Hong Kong, Kowloon comes in second. A neighborhood of museums, historic temples, and shops, Kowloon attracts visitors throughout the year. Literally meaning "nine dragons," which stands for the eight hills in the area and the Chinese emperor, Kowloon is one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in Hong Kong -- an already over-populated city. With the constant influx of tourists, the crowds continue to grow even larger.
Kowloon is home to some of the world's largest malls, a lively nightlife, and Kowloon Park -- Hong Kong's version of Central Park. But it's not just shopping and partying in Kowloon. Many areas of Kowloon have an authentic vibe, with all kinds of open-air markets -- flowers, jade, produce -- and historic buildings from before and during the time of the British occupation. Kowloon is also home to important museums such as the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Hong Kong Museum of History.
- 33-minute drive to Hong Kong International Airport, or 1 hour via public transportation
- 3-minute walk to West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade
- 12-minute walk to to Kowloon Park
- 17-minute walk to Park Lane Shopper's Boulevard
- 18-minute walk to Jade Market
- 20-minute walk to Star Ferry Pier and Victoria Harbour
- 20-minute walk to Hong Kong Museum of History
- 20-minute walk to the Hong Kong Museum of Art
- 12-minute drive to Central, Hong Kong's business hub, or 17 minutes via public transportation
- 12-minute drive to Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, or 26 minutes via public transportation
- 14-minute drive to Avenue of the Stars, or 21 minutes via public transportation
- 20-minute drive to The Peak, or 52 minutes via public transportation
- 22-minute drive to Hong Kong Disneyland, or an hour and a half via public transportation
Bottom Line
The 393-room W Hong Kong is a fun, modern hotel in Kowloon, a popular tourist area. In many ways, this W feels like all others; it features funky decor the W brand is known for -- bizarre sculptures, pop art wall murals, and bright, colored lighting -- as well as a Bliss spa and a Living Room bar, with a DJ at night. But this W feels a bit more special, and luxurious, than some you might find in the U.S. The Bliss spa is absolutely gorgeous, with beautiful teak tubs and soft lighting, and the stunning rooftop infinity pool on the 76th floor offers poolside service and dizzying views. The decor is downplayed in the rooms, which have bright green comforters, high-tech amenities, and sleek slate bathrooms. Those who prefer more traditional luxury may consider the nearby Langham.
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Address
- 1 Austin Road West, Hong Kong, China
Room Types
- Cool Corner Room
- Extreme Wow
- Fabulous Room
- Fantastic Suite
- Marvelous Suite
- Spectacular Room
- Wonderful Room
- Wow Suite
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Hotel Features
| Number of Rooms: | 393 |
| Pool: | Yes |
| Fitness Center: | Yes |
| Spa: | Yes |
| Internet Access: | Yes |
| Pets Allowed: | No |
| Cribs: | Yes |
| Kids Club: | No |
| Jacuzzi (in room): | Some |
| Casino: | No |
Hotel Information
| Location: | Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Address: | 1 Austin Road West, Hong Kong, China (See Map) |
